Comments for Public Policy and Sustainability

Comment on Time to Thaw Federal Freeze on State Truck Regulations by Robert M Clarke

Robert M Clarke — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:08:49 +0000

Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excellent examples of how multiple Provincial jurisdictions can successfully work collaboratively to develop a uniform set of performance-based standards to responsibly sanction the use of more productive vehicles. Uniformity is key to achieving success - that and ensuring credible requirements are in place to ensure safety, infrastructure protection, and cost recovery. A pilot study involving a manageable number of states east of the Mississippi River could accomplish this goal. Such a study was proposed by TRB nearly 10 years ago. Now is the time to act.

Comment on We Know You Hear Us, But Are You Really Listening? by BartdeLaat

BartdeLaat — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:48:00 +0000

In the Netherlands truckers have special equipment in their trucks. A small machine registers the number of hours a trucker is driving. After a fixed number of hours, drivers have to stop to take a pause and there is a maximum of hours per day. If truckers do not satisfy the requierments, the company gets a fine. It is not a really flexible system, but it has improved safety.

Kind regards,

Bart de Laat
Eu Logistics Hub

Comment on Accelerating Truck Safety through Technology — A Congressman’s View by john12121

john12121 — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:21:53 +0000

Today's Commercial trucks driver faces many distractions while on the road for long hours.UMTRI’s Takata's SafeTraK Lane Departure system crash warning technologies can improve crash avoidance by making drivers more aware of the traffic environment around their vehicle and their position in the lane..I am such type of other technologies will really decease number of truck accidents..

Comment on You Have to Ask Yourself Why? by RAT

RAT — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:08:23 +0000

I wonder if the people in the "know" ever had to make a dead line. Or drove a "BIG" truck. I also wonder just what the changes are?

Comment on Accelerating Truck Safety through Technology — A Congressman’s View by tripstar

tripstar — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:56:56 +0000

Having driven several thousand miles in one of our new Cascadia tractors, i can asure everyone that this technology will, without a doubt make a safer more alert driver out of anyone who drives one. I admit i was somewhat nervous about a tractor that could "over-ride" my actions, but i am now a believer. As more of these type tractors are placed in servive the safer our drivers and rodeways are going to become.

Comment on Train Robbery? by angelosurf

angelosurf — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:52:21 +0000

The railroad influence of old that held political influence over the expansion and growth of our country in the 19th and early 20th century is gone. There is a reason they were called "Robber Barons". Their goal was not to unite the country through a rail infrastructure but to make as much money for themselves as they possibly could under the guise of serving the public interest.

With that said, I am in alignment with Dave.The trucking industry pays far more in road taxes than the motoring public. Railroads do provide an essential passenger and freight service but there isn't a rail siding next to any store I shop at. If you are in podunk, U.S.A., you need that mom and pop or local chain to be supplied and that will only happen by truck.

Comment on Don’t Let Our Veterans Down by Maria C.N. Ocampo

Maria C.N. Ocampo — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:44:52 +0000

Dan,

As a soldier's mother, I wish to express my appreciation for this initiative. It is the commitment of people like you that our heroes are given the recognition and assistance they truly deserve. I am also a proud member of the Con-way family whose invaluable support has helped sustain the efforts of our military. Please let me know how I can step up and be more involved.

Sincerely,

Maria

Comment on Don’t Let Our Veterans Down by Diane Triay

Diane Triay — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:33:45 +0000

Thank you Dan, for helping our vets.

We need to all remember what they have done, not only our country, but the assistance that we continue to give other countries. I am proud to work for a company (Con-Way/Menlo Worldwide), that shares my admiration, respect, and support for our vets. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to further updates on your progress. I will also do my part to share this information with companies that I come into contact with.

Comment on Don’t Let Our Veterans Down by Todd Somers

Todd Somers — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:43:17 +0000

Bravo Dan!! Proud to be a U.S. Veteran and proud to be part of a company that supports U.S. Veterans.

Comment on Don’t Let Our Veterans Down by angelosurf

angelosurf — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:36:11 +0000

Mr. Pence, thank you for your service.

I am a Vietnam era veteran. I remember the mood of the country, the conflict between generations and the way veterans were treated upon their return from service during that time.

I am very proud of what our company has done and is doing for our service people. The support our company gives to service members shows our commitment to excellence.

I salute you and those in your organization, and from a squid to a former Marine, Semper Fi, Oorah!

Respectfully,

Angelo